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World Cup 2026 Ernst Happel Stadion

Scoring Trends

Austria

San Marino

2.75

Goals Scored

0.38

0.5

Goals Conceded

4.63

3.69 Expected Goals (xG) 0.44

75%

Over 1.5

88%

50%

Over 2.5

88%

25%

Over 3.5

88%

Detailed Analysis

Explore Head-to-Head and Form below for more insights.

Expert Analysis by Omoye ThankGod

Austria enter this game as clear favorites to control the proceedings. The game flow could swing back and forth as teams find their rhythm.

Their head-to-head record shows a history of competitive battles. Given Austria's consistency at home, backing their victory is logical. The numbers provide a solid foundation for this match outlook.

Possible Outcome Probability

Match Winner

Home Win75%

Draw15%

Away Win10%

Goals & Scoring

BTTS/GG: Yes46%

Over 1.5 Goals82%

Over 2.5 Goals58%

Match Events

Schmid R.

Assist: Alaba D.

Arnautovic M.

Assist: Sabitzer M.

12'

Gregoritsch M.

Previous Encounters

09 Oct 25 WOR

Austria ✓

10:0

San Marino

10 Jun 25 WOR

San Marino

0:4

✓ Austria

27 Apr 99 EUR

Austria ✓

7:0

San Marino

13 Oct 98 EUR

San Marino

1:4

✓ Austria

Recent Form (Last 5)

Austria

Home Team

31 Mar

Austria

1 : 0

South Korea

27 Mar

Austria

5 : 1

Ghana

18 Nov

Austria

1 : 1

Bosnia & Herzegovina

15 Nov

Cyprus

0 : 2

Austria

12 Oct

Romania

1 : 0

Austria

San Marino

Away Team

31 Mar

San Marino

0 : 0

Andorra

28 Mar

San Marino

1 : 2

Faroe Islands

18 Nov

Romania

7 : 1

San Marino

13 Nov

Czech Republic

1 : 0

San Marino

12 Oct

San Marino

0 : 4

Cyprus

League Standings

Pos	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Germany	6	5	1	16:3	15
2	Slovakia	6	4	2	6:8	12
3	Northern Ireland	6	3	3	7:6	9
4	Luxembourg	6	0	6	1:13	0

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Switzerland	6	4	2	0	14:2	14
2	Kosovo	6	3	2	1	6:5	11
3	Slovenia	6	0	4	2	3:8	4
4	Sweden	6	0	2	4	4:12	2

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Scotland	6	4	1	1	13:7	13
2	Denmark	6	3	2	1	16:7	11
3	Greece	6	2	1	3	10:12	7
4	Belarus	6	0	2	4	4:17	2

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	France	6	5	1	0	16:4	16
2	Ukraine	6	3	1	2	10:11	10
3	Iceland	6	2	1	3	13:11	7
4	Azerbaijan	6	0	1	5	3:16	1

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Spain	6	5	1	0	21:2	16
2	Turkey	6	4	1	1	17:12	13
3	Georgia	6	1	0	5	7:15	3
4	Bulgaria	6	1	0	5	3:19	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Portugal	6	4	1	1	20:7	13
2	Ireland	6	3	1	2	9:7	10
3	Hungary	6	2	2	2	11:10	8
4	Armenia	6	1	0	5	3:19	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Netherlands	8	6	2	0	27:4	20
2	Poland	8	5	2	1	14:7	17
3	Finland	8	3	1	4	8:14	10
4	Malta	8	1	2	5	4:19	5
5	Lithuania	8	0	3	5	6:15	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Austria	8	6	1	1	22:4	19
2	Bosnia & Herzegovina	8	5	2	1	17:7	17
3	Romania	8	4	1	3	19:10	13
4	Cyprus	8	2	2	4	11:11	8
5	San Marino	8	0	0	8	2:39	0

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Norway	8	8	0	0	37:5	24
2	Italy	8	6	0	2	21:12	18
3	Israel	8	4	0	4	19:20	12
4	Estonia	8	1	1	6	8:21	4
5	Moldova	8	0	1	7	5:32	1

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Belgium	8	5	3	0	29:7	18
2	Wales	8	5	1	2	21:11	16
3	North Macedonia	8	3	4	1	13:10	13
4	Kazakhstan	8	2	2	4	9:13	8
5	Liechtenstein	8	0	0	8	0:31	0

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	England	8	8	0	0	22:0	24
2	Albania	8	4	2	2	7:5	14
3	Serbia	8	4	1	3	9:10	13
4	Latvia	8	1	2	5	5:15	5
5	Andorra	8	0	1	7	3:16	1

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Croatia	8	7	1	0	26:4	22
2	Czech Republic	8	5	1	2	18:8	16
3	Faroe Islands	8	4	0	4	11:9	12
4	Montenegro	8	3	0	5	8:17	9
5	Gibraltar	8	0	0	8	3:28	0

Match Preview: Austria vs San Marino

The upcoming fixture between Austria and San Marino promises to be an engaging encounter in World Cup 2026. Scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 18:45 UTC, the match will take place at Ernst Happel Stadion. Both sides will be looking to make their mark in this scheduled event.

Team Context & Standings

Entering this game, both Austria and San Marino are focused on their respective objectives for the season. Austria will look to leverage their competitive standing to gain an advantage, while San Marino aims to improve their league position with a positive result on the road.

Head-to-Head & History

History suggests that matches between Austria and San Marino are competitively fought. While past results offer a glimpse into tactical matchups, this fresh encounter brings new dynamics. The teams have their own recent history to draw upon as they prepare tactically.

Tactical Overview

The flow of the match will likely depend on which team settles into their rhythm first. Control of possession, defensive discipline, and clinical finishing in the final third are expected to be the deciding factors. Austria will try to assert dominance early, whereas San Marino might look for opportunities on the break or through set-pieces.

Following the Match

The match atmosphere is expected to be electric, and tracking the game minute-by-minute adds to the excitement. From the first whistle to the final moments, fans can follow every goal, momentum shift, and key event as the drama unfolds on the pitch.

Key Statistics

Beyond the scoreline, the match statistics will tell the deeper story of the performance. Expect close scrutiny on metrics such as shots on target, possession percentages, and corner counts. These figures will illustrate which team effectively controlled the tempo and created the most dangerous chances.

Why This Matters

Ultimately, this fixture carries weight for the season's broader narrative. Momentum is crucial in World Cup 2026, and a victory in this match would serve as a significant morale booster for the winning side moving forward in the campaign.